Big fleet strategies and tactics
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Racer Jeff Madrigali believes that flexibility is vital at the start of a sailboat race against a large fleet. Positioning tips for the weather mark, the first reach, the gybe mark, the offset mark and the leeward mark are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Finding the upwind passing lanes
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A good race can come from a bad start. A variety of techniques are offered for making up ground, including finding the favored side, looking for wind velocity, not rushing to the layline and understanding lateral separation.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Setting up to go fast
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Repeating fast settings is essential for fast sailing. Techniques for marking halyards, marking for gybing and finding the right setting are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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